After problems gaining access to a polling station in West Chesterton today (Thursday 2 May) members of staff's cars were temporarily deployed as polling stations. In response to enquiries from the media we issued the following statement:

“Our elections staff are doing a fantastic job today coordinating the local elections at 39 different locations across the city, and have a variety of back-up plans in case of any incidents, to ensure Cambridge residents can cast their votes. 

"At one of our polling stations this morning, Milton Road Library, there was a problem with door codes and contacting keyholders, so our staff showed great initiative and used their own cars as temporary polling stations for the first voters arriving after 7am. 

"As of 8am the polling station at Milton Road Library was open and fully operational – and staff are looking forward to welcoming voters there for the city council and PCC elections until 10pm tonight.”